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Ohio Man Turns Himself In After Allegedly Hurting Girl with Green Sex Toy at WNBA Game Amid Nationwide Controversy

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A Dayton, Ohio, man surrendered to law enforcement on Wednesday following an incident at a New York Liberty basketball game, where he is accused of throwing a green sex toy that struck a 12-year-old girl. Charles Burgess, 32, faces ten criminal charges, including felony assault with a weapon, obscenity, and interference with a sporting event. Burgess, who owns an auto body shop and has six children, was arraigned shortly after his arrest. His attorney indicated that prosecutors are investigating a wider trend involving similar incidents at women’s basketball games. Reports suggest a marketing initiative linked … Read more

Judge Rules on Hamby Lawsuit: WNBA Claims Dismissed, But Aces Matter Moves Forward

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LAS VEGAS — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former WNBA player Kelsey Hamby, which accused the league of mistreatment, but allowed her to continue pursuing her claims against the Las Vegas Aces. Hamby, who played for the Aces, alleged in her lawsuit that the WNBA failed to create a safe and supportive working environment. The judge’s ruling on Wednesday means that while Hamby cannot move forward with her claims against the league as a whole, she retains the right to seek damages from the Aces organization specifically. The legal battle began … Read more

Caitlin Clark Poised to Revolutionize WNBA Labor Talks Amid New CBA Negotiations

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Indianapolis, Indiana — Caitlin Clark has not only set new records in her rookie WNBA season but also could play a key role in shaping the future of the league itself. As contract negotiations loom, her involvement could influence the dynamics of discussions between the league and its players, potentially echoing the impact once made by NBA legends in their own labor talks. Former NBA Players Association deputy general counsel Hal Biagas has expressed that Clark, alongside current stars like Nneka Ogwumike and Breanna Stewart, could significantly influence the WNBA’s collective bargaining strategy. As Rookie … Read more

WNBA Star Dearica Hamby Files Lawsuit Against League, Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation

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Los Angeles, CA – Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is taking legal action against the WNBA and her former team, the Aces, over allegations that she faced discriminatory treatment due to her pregnancy. The lawsuit, filed in Nevada, arrives after more than a year since her initial complaint sparked a league investigation, resulting in fines and disciplinary actions against the Aces. Hamby, who recently represented the U.S. in the 3×3 basketball event at the Paris Olympics and secured a bronze medal, claims she has faced “repeated acts of retaliation, intimidation, and discrimination” since her pregnancy became … Read more